Monday, April 26, 2004

A few fun facts

Nearly 3 billion people, or half the world, live on less than $2 a day.

Nearly a billion people entered the 21st century unable to read a book or sign their names

Less than 1 percent of what the world spends every year on weapons could put every child in a classroom

National Catholic Reporter, Jan 30, 2004 p24

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